Volkswagen Polo
White · Petrol · 2011 · 1,198 cc
X18 GRYMOT history
X18 GRY is a white petrol Volkswagen Polo first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,177 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 123,177 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,892 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 GRY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Polo
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 GRY was last recorded at 123,177 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,335 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,842 miles
- Average per year
- 7,892 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,177 miles
- 2025 – 117,335 miles
- 2024 – 112,740 miles
- 2023 – 106,611 miles
- 2022 – 101,403 miles
- 2021 – 91,612 miles
- 2020 – 82,354 miles
- 2019 – 77,474 miles
- 2018 – 69,660 miles
- 2017 – 60,131 miles
- 2016 – 50,070 miles
- 2015 – 38,899 miles
- 2014 – 29,640 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,177 miles
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 11 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,177 miles (+5,842)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 123,177 miles
- Test number
- 849423331025
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,335 miles (+4,595)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 117,335 miles
- Test number
- 548767627697
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,740 miles (+6,129)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 112,740 miles
- Test number
- 859221155170
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs slightly corroded on inner face
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass106,611 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 106,611 miles
- Test number
- 622934673129
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail106,610 miles (+5,207)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,610 miles
- Test number
- 925120321960
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass101,403 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 101,403 miles
- Test number
- 651855700531
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail101,403 miles (+9,791)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,403 miles
- Test number
- 503575380228
- MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust silencer has corroded and has a major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass91,612 miles (+9,258)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 91,612 miles
- Test number
- 885234756954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,354 miles (+4,880)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 82,354 miles
- Test number
- 583882793939
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass77,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 77,474 miles
- Test number
- 845364792862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,471 miles (+7,811)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,471 miles
- Test number
- 674159385976
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass69,660 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 69,660 miles
- Test number
- 535660653155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail69,660 miles (+9,529)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,660 miles
- Test number
- 708122313113
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,131 miles (+10,061)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 60,131 miles
- Test number
- 886622951012
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wall outer perished
Pass50,070 miles (+11,171)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 50,070 miles
- Test number
- 708075142736
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,899 miles (+9,259)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 38,899 miles
- Test number
- 969034022720
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass29,640 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 29,640 miles
- Test number
- 208594684244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 GRY
- Does X18 GRY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 GRY is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 GRY?
- The MOT on X18 GRY is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 GRY done?
- X18 GRY was recorded at 123,177 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 7,892 miles a year.
- Has X18 GRY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 GRY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on X18 GRY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on X18 GRY find?
- X18 GRY passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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